German wonderkid Julian Draxler is being lined up by Arsenal as a potential replacement for misfiring Russian
Andrei Arshavin.

Schalke’s midfielder Julian Draxler (Picture: Getty)

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is growing tired of the lacklustre displays provided by Arshavin and looks sure to oversee his departure from the Emirates this summer.

That will create space in the north London club’s squad for a new and exciting attacking talent â and 18-year-old Draxler fits the bill.

Current club Schalke have big plans for the right-footed winger who plays on the left and have hailed him as a special and precocious talent.

But they may be in no position to resist the financial muscle of Arsenal and the lure of the Premier League to the player.

According to Caught Offside, a swap deal with Arshavin heading to Germany is not entirely out of the question.

The Russian has been granted a final chance to remain a part of Wenger’s team by the commencement of the Africa Cup of Nations.

With Gervinho on international duty with the Ivory Coast, Arshavin could be set for more time on the pitch over the coming weeks, but anything other than an instant improvement in form will have Wenger looking to do business with Schalke.